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Helping Ss. Cyril & Methodius Parish

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Our prayers and best wishes are with the Pastor, Fr. Mariusz Zochowski, and all parishioners of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Perth Amboy, NJ. It is heart breaking that this beautiful church was destroyed by the fire on Monday October 28th.

I helped Fr. Mario by celebrating Holy Masses in that church and also attended various NY/NJ Seniorate liturgies such as our annual Corpus Christi Holy Mass with procession. The national Mission and Evangelism workshop was also held there. The people of that parish are friendly and have a deep faith. Fr. Mariusz and some parishioners dedicated countless hours to renovate and remodel the church, rectory, and the parish hall. On Monday evening October 28th I witnessed many people praying in the front of the demolished church with tears in their eyes and broken hearts. It was difficult not to share their feelings. Bishop Bernard Nowicki came to express his support, and together with Fr. Mario inspired those gathered with their prayers of hope that the parish will be rebuilt through the dedication of its people. It will be rebuilt by the people of faith who are the “living stones of the church.” I need to mention that the Holy Eucharist, the consecrated bread – the real presence of Jesus was unharmed as well as the processional cross. This is indeed a sign of the presence of the risen Lord among us and in us. A wonderful start of a new beginning.

At the request of Fr. Mariisz and his parishioners present on Monday along with Deacon Konicki, serving our diocese, we prepared a GoFundMe site so people of good will could offer donations online to help the parish of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in this very difficult time. You can also donate by mail to:

Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish
600 Jacques St.
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Thank you and God bless your generosity.

Fr. Joseph

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All Souls Cemetery Service

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Our All Souls Cemetery Service will take place on Sunday, October 27th at the PNCC section of East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton beginning at 2 p.m. For this annual event the clergy and faithful from four parishes, SS Peter and Paul, Passaic, Transfiguration of Our Lord, Wallington, The Most Holy Name of Jesus, Passaic, and from our Holy Cross Parish, Woodland Park are invited to attend. Please remember your departed loved ones in your prayers.

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Annual Blessing Of Pets

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The annual Blessing Of Pets will take place next Sunday, October 6th at the beginning of the 11am Holy Mass. The Holy Mass will take place in the parish hall. Well behaved dogs, cats, fish, birds and all God’s creatures are invited with their owners. The blessing will be given in commemoration of Saint Francis of Assisi.

As we know, animals trusted St. Francis and he treated them with courtesy. Near the end of his life St. Francis composed a song of praise and thanks to God for all his creations, called “Canticle to Brother Sun” – also known as the “Canticle of the Creatures.” From this song we know that St. Francis did not perceive himself isolated from other creatures. He simply assumed that all creatures – not only humans – form one family of creation. So we are encouraged to bless and praise God with cats, dogs, birds and all God’s creatures.

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Bp. Bernard Nowicki celebrates 25th Jubilee Holy Mass for Deacon David Gaydos

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On Sunday September 8, 2013 at 4 pm a special Holy Mass was celebrated on the occasion of the 25th Jubilee of Deacon David Gaydos service at the Holy Cross Church.

The solemn Holy Mass was celebrated by His Excellency, Rt. Rev. Bernard Nowicki, Bishop Ordinary of the Central Diocese of the Polish National Catholic Church. The Holy Scripture readings emphasized God’s calling of prophets, Jesus’ selection of Apostles who too needed to choose deacons in order to help them in the ministry for the Church.

Deacon David was thanked for his service and his family for their support, wife Laurie, sons Scott and Mark and daughter, Emily. Bishop spoke about the need of men accepting God’s calling to serve as deacons and priests. There are parishes where priests from neighboring parishes and deacons are filling-in due to a lack of priests; providing services for the faithful. It was 25 years ago when David Gaydos was ordained deacon to serve the parish in Woodland Park and provide help in other parishes of the diocese. “I don’t know why I was chosen to be a deacon?” he humbly said in his remarks. Deacon David said, “I think it happened because once Jesus said in the Gospel: ‘You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit…’ (John 15:16)”

Father Joseph R. Cyman, who has served as Pastor for the past ten years at Holy Cross Church, thanked the jubilant for these years of good cooperation working together for the spiritual benefit of the parish. Deacon David Gaydos helped especially during Father Joseph’s vacation time. In that time he conducted the Liturgy of the Word of God with Distribution of Holy Communion. Additionally, Deacon David helps at Holy Cross by reading the Gospel, distributing Holy Communion, and occasionally preaching sermons. He uses his culinary talent in preparing menus for different parish dinners. As an excellent cook, he is fulfilling the service of the first deacons who served meals to widows in the early Church. In his 25 years of service he traveled to most of the parishes of the diocese helping other priests including one parish in Los Angeles which is a part of the Central Diocese of PNCC.

Expressions of thanks were expressed also to Deacon David’s brother, Deacon William Gaydos. He is serving as a deacon at the Holy Cross Church by reading the Gospel, helping in the liturgy for special occasions, serves as a Lector and prepares altar servers.

Other priests and deacons joined – Father Senior Gregory Mludzik, visiting priest Fr. Adam, and Deacon William Gaydos. The altar servers offered their service during Holy Mass. Organist Jessica Muccilli beautified the liturgy with well selected hymns.

After the Mass, the parish hosted a dinner in the parish hall as a token of appreciation for the Deacon David’s service. Dozens of guests enjoyed the dinner.

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Prayers of Sympathy

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Odette Morozewicz, 83, a longtime member of Holy Cross Church, resident of Mahwah died Thursday, August 29, 2013. Born in Charleroi, Belgium, Odette was the daughter of Victor and Marie Maison. At the age of 16 she met and fell in love odettewith an American soldier, William Morozewicz. Two years later, she immigrated to the U.S. to marry him, and together the couple settled in Fair Lawn, raising three children.

Odette is lovingly survived by her sons, William and his wife Jean, and Ronald and his wife Lucy; her daughter, Linda Salemo; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A requiem Holy Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Holy Cross Church, Woodland Park. Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, 781 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Odette’s memory to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by her family. You may consider the Holy Cross Church. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

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Acolyte Retreat 2013

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The Central Diocese annual Acolyte Retreat was held at the Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center in Waymart, PA from June 26th through 28th.

This year there were 22 young participants (11 from our parish) at the retreat with the presence of four clergy and four parents. Bishop Bernard Nowicki celebrated the Holy Mass and preached on Friday. There were four priests involved in the program: Fr. Sr. Walter Madej, Fr. Marian Pociecha, Fr. Rafal Dadello and Fr. Joseph Cyman. Mr. Joe Kolonko served delicious meals. The children helped him in the kitchen by cleaning the dishes and helping set up for meals.

We thank God for the beautiful weather that allowed everyone to have a great time at this beautiful location. The children and some adults enjoyed swimming in the pool with the supervision of Andrew, our lifeguard. There were games inside of the retreat center such as billiards and ping pong and outside games such as volleyball and basketball. After we hiked to Keen Lake on Thursday, children enjoyed the playground and some kayaked with adult supervision wearing life jackets.

During the retreat we had Holy Masses, and prayer services, singing various hymns and Christian songs. The bon-fire took place on Thursday with marshmallows. After enjoyment all were chased away by the heavy rain. No big deal. In the morning we were welcomed by beautiful weather again. Some visitors came such as Fr. Sr. Chromey, Fr. Carmen Bolock, and Fr. Sr. Mludzik. Thanks to all for sharing a great time! Fr. Joseph Cyman.

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